Touk Al Hamama - Ghada - Long Scarf (Silk Voile)

The poetry illustrated beautifully on this scarf is from the book “Touk Al Hamama” which translates to the “Pigeon’s Collar.” It’s a rare Arabic litrature book from the 10th century (4th Hijri century) by “Ibn Hazm Al Andalusi”. The author in this book talks about his philosophy in love with a detailed description about the traits of love. it’s meanings, symptoms, situations and circumstances.

The poetry on this scarf is mainly from the chapter {Love by description}. It gives examples of how one can fall in love without even meeting the loved one. Hearing about them, exchanging letters, and by dreaming of them. This is depicted through the Poetry on this scarf.